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Module 1: Developing confidence in building conservation

You'll learn the principles of building conservation, how to integrate technology into your projects, and how to build your confidence in leading these projects. The course combines theory with practical examples to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.

What's included in Module 1?

Module 1 provides an end-to-end mastery of historic building surveying through video footage, real life examples and case studies. You will be guided through every critical stage, from initial research and on-site inspection to final report delivery and client management. 

SECTION 1: Pre-Purchase Surveys & Inspections

  • Introduction to the Building Conservation

  • Planning and Research

  • Maps & History

  • Listed Buildings & Myth-busting

  • Consent Applications

  • Conservation Principles

  • Bomb & Blast Damage to Buildings

  • Glossary of Technical Architectural and Building Terms

  • Legal Aspects

  • The Nature of Wood

  • The Lime Cycle

  • The Evolution of Timber Framing

  • Introduction To Mechanisms of Timber Decay

  • Complex Buildings

  • Brick Assessment And Repair

  • Minimum Intervention - Part 1

  • Minimum Intervention - Part 2 - examples

  • Brick Construction

SECTION 2: Preparing For The Survey

  • Inspection Overview

  • Preparing For Your Survey

  • Questionnaire to Vendor

  • The External Inspection

  • The Internal Inspection

  • Internal Inspection - The Roof

  • Internal Inspection - The Bell Tower, Chimney & Roof

SECTION 3: Data capture during the inspection

  • Inspection – Understanding the Building & Data Capture

  • Understand the building - Historic vs Modern

  • Choosing the right tools

  • Knowing when to use the right tool

  • Introduction to the Joint Position Statement

SECTION 4: Reflection and Diagnosis

  • Condition rating and priority assessment (matrix)

  • The Reflection

SECTION 5: Delivery

  • Example Report Template

  • Report Templates

  • Maintenance Log (Guide)

SECTION 6: Report Writing

  • Report Writing

  • Introducing Sprift

SECTION 7: Client Care and Management

  • Post Report and Client Debrief